Siphon Draw (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Siphon Draw
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Superstition Mountains
Approx hike distance in miles:		4			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		1113			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below.
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		33.459712 -111.478061
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Yes			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Yes
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :		Moderate			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike up Siphon Draw to the Bowling Alley and back to the trailhead. There are great views along the trail and the canyon is gorgeous. Bring hiking poles, plenty of water, a snack and lunch. There is a $7 entrance fee or a State Park Pass. Please collect the entrance fee equally between carpool members.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left on Hwy 60 west toward Phoenix. Exit at Idaho Rd and turn right. Turn right at SR 88. Turn right onto the road to Lost Dutchman State Park and park at Siphon Draw Trailhead.